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Audiophiles love to have their speakers out in the open as this says a lot about their level of dedication when it comes to good sound. If you are serious about it, then why should you hide it? There are instances, however, when speakers need to be out of sight and yet within earshot. This is where architectural speakers come in, and if you are still debating whether they really are appropriate to your situation or not, consider the following scenario.

Subwoofers used to be a staple of only two kinds of people: those who love reggae, and those who love to listen to organ recitals. But today, with advances in cinematic effects and sound engineering, you would want a more immersive experience when watching a movie or enjoying its soundtracks, as the sounds they generate are lifelike and give viewers a feeling of being there.

While iPod’s EarPod technology definitely delivers exceptional sound quality in an earbud, and according to Cnet’s Justin Yu, it’s hard to beat Klipsch’s Image S4i II for sound and fit, there are still many audiophiles who feel a tiny speaker secreted at the top of the external auditory canal cannot compare to a set of noise cancelling, circumaural stereo phones.

You've tried so hard to keep up with all of the modern trends. You threw away your corduroys, you even stopped listening to disco; well, except when you're by yourself in the car and no one can see you. Your old 8-track tapes are tucked away in a box in your garage, and let's not even talk about that parted-in-the-middle hairstyle you used to be so proud of. You've moved on, and your world is so much better because of it.

You’ve probably already noticed that some speakers come with something called THX Ultra2 certification, or THX Select2. Although it might be clear to you that THX is some kind of standard for audio and video receivers and speakers, the meaning of the designation following the standard - the Ultra2 and Select2 pars - is not that easy to figure out. So, if you’re looking for THX certified speakers online, for example, and you don’t have a store clerk to ask about the different types of certifications, you can read here everything you need to know.